This morning, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he wants to cut off trade with Spain over a dispute over the use of jointly operated military bases on Spanish soil. Friedrich Merz, the Chancellor of Germany, agrees that Spain has not been compliant with increasing its military spending as a NATO member. On the other hand, France has joined Spain in condemning the US-Israel attack on Iran. It is clear that the EU, which has already been heavily questioned in recent years, is no longer a unified force.

On February 28th, the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ali Hosseini Khamenei was killed amid a series of strikes by the US and Israel. Feelings all around the world have been a mixed bag. For many Iranians at home and abroad, this weekend has been one of jubilation, especially for those who have had family members imprisoned or killed by the Iranian regime. People have flooded the streets of Tehran, dancing, cheering, and setting off fireworks. However, many in Iran are not so happy, with some expressing their loyalty to the regime, and others fearing that what happened to Iraq will…

In recent years, people have become increasingly judgmental about others’ appearances, particularly with the rise of online dating. Individuals often post screenshots of people from dating apps or videos of them in social settings to ridicule them. Additionally, social media has set unrealistic expectations, such as expecting partners to cover all their bills. Most of us are average-looking and not extremely wealthy, so it’s important to have realistic expectations when it comes to dating. We should also avoid bullying others online simply because they don’t meet our standards.

During the Super Bowl LX halftime show, Bad Bunny took to the stage. At the same time, Republicans hosted Turning Point USA, which offered an alternative: The All-American halftime show. The pre-taped show featured Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, and Gabby Barrett. Overall, Bad Bunny’s halftime show got 128.2 million viewers, whereas the TPUSA event peaked at around 6.1 million. For months leading up to Bad Bunny’s halftime show, conservatives fearmongered, with fans threatening to boycott the Super Bowl. Unexpectedly, the Trump administration weighed in to criticize the choice to have Bad Bunny perform at the Super Bowl. After…

Birth rates are declining all around the world. While it is well known that birth rates have fallen in East Asia and Europe, significant declines are also occurring in regions like the Middle East and Latin America. Despite efforts and incentives to encourage higher birth rates, there has been little overall progress. It appears that as living standards improve, people tend to have fewer children. Therefore, we should focus on preparing for a smaller, aging population, as this seems to be the direction humanity is heading.

With Russia being banned from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, there has been a growing call online to impose similar bans on other “controversial” nations, such as Israel and the United States. Furthermore, athletes are facing questions about domestic political issues. I think it is unfortunate that these discussions have become so political and divisive. The Olympics should be an opportunity to set aside politics and conflict and celebrate athletes from every corner of the globe.

People aren’t really talking about climate change anymore. In the past 15 years, climate change has gotten from no coverage to a few minutes of coverage at presidential debates. In the 2024 election, only 22% of voters ranked it as a top three issue. Concern about climate change has also dipped across the political spectrum, with Democrats, Independents, and Republicans all expressing less concern about it than they did in 2021. This same study shows that clean energy sources have dropped in terms of favorability, whereas oil and gas have gone up. However, counteracting climate change and reducing our impact…

Over the past few weeks a viral recipe known as “Japanese Yogurt Cheesecake” has taken over social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and X. The original recipe that went viral in Japan featured only two ingredients: greek yogurt and low calorie coconut biscuits. By sticking a few biscuits into a greek yogurt cup and letting it soak in the fridge overnight, a lower calorie dessert that is similar to cheesecake can be created. However, the recipe would soon find its way onto the English speaking side of the internet.  The recipe morphed into creating a dessert out of greek yogurt and…

Phrases like “I’m just a girl,” “girl math,” and “girl dinner” have entered the Gen Z lexicon in the past few years. While framed as cute and ironic, they often reinforce negative stereotypes about women. Under the guise of embracing girlhood and womanhood, Gen Z women have instead merged incompetence with femininity. Since 2023, the idea of the “girl’s girl” has been widely promoted on social media apps like TikTok. A “girl’s girl” uplifts other women and doesn’t view them as competition. However, this term became shallow very quickly. Last summer,  Kylie Jenner was praised for being the ultimate girl’s girl.…

On December 23, 2025, President Trump made a post to Truth Social boasting about the success of his economic agenda. He pointed to the fact that the U.S. GDP grew at an annual rate of 4.3% in the third quarter of 2025, higher than economists were predicting. He deemed this the “Trump Economic Golden Age.” On January 9, he boasted that 654,000 jobs in the private sector were created in 2025. However, on the ground, most Americans do not feel as though it is a time of economic prosperity and opportunity. It is unfair to expect Americans to rejoice in…